Antique jewelry carries with it centuries of artistry, ingenuity and meaning. At M.S. Rau, our collection moves through time from the elegance of the Georgian period to the sharp sophistication of Art Deco. Each treasure is selected for its beauty, rarity and historical weight.
Every jewel we offer has been carefully examined by our gemologists and historians. We look for works that define their era, whether that’s the intricate goldwork of Victorian mourning pieces or the precise, architectural forms of Art Deco design. From Cartier to Tiffany & Co. antique jewelry, our collection has the very finest examples from history's most esteemed firms.
Antique technically means the object is over 100 years old, which means these are objects that speak to the past. They show how metals were worked by hand, how gemstones were sought and traded, and how styles evolved with changing tastes and technologies. The shift from Georgian hand-forging to Victorian machine-assisted production mirrors the Industrial Revolution’s influence on luxury. Some of our most collected pieces are antique engagement rings, which trace the language of romance through the centuries, and Art Deco rings, which capture the bold design spirit of the 1920s and 1930s.
